ACR39U-UF Smart Card Reader is one of ACS's latest products addressing the evolution of USB standards. This palm-sized reader features a USB Type-C connector. The USB Type C Connector features reversible plug orientation and cable direction to fit mobile to device product designs for future smart card applications.

ACR39U-UF uses the same core as the ACR39U Series. It supports ISO 7816 smart cards and various memory cards, as well as microprocessor cards with T=0, T=1 protocols.

Unlike an older USB cable, regardless of which side is up with a Type-C plug; you can insert it either way. It complies with PC/SC and CCID standards, keeping the device compatible with current applications under USB specifications. ACR39U Smart Card Reader can easily be integrated to a computer-based and mobile device-based environment. Its drivers are compatible with operating systems such as Windows®, Solaris™, Linux®, and macOS. In addition, ACR39U-UF may be used on mobile devices running on Android™ versions 3.1 and later.

ACR39U with USB Type-C is another breakthrough for ACS readers.

  • USB 2.0 Full Speed Interface
  • USB Type-C Connector
  • Plug and Play – CCID support brings utmost mobility
  • Smart Card Reader:
    • Supports ISO 7816 Class A, B, and C (5 V, 3 V, 1.8 V) cards
    • Supports CAC
    • Supports SIPRNET Card
    • Supports J-LIS Card
    • Supports microprocessor cards with T=0 or T=1 protocol
    • Supports memory cards
    • Supports Mykad Card
    • Supports PPS (Protocol and Parameters Selection)
    • Features Short-Circuit Protection
  • Application Programming Interface:
    • Supports PC/SC
    • Supports CT-API CT-API (through wrapper on top of PC/SC)
  • Supports Android™ 3.1 and later
Physical Characteristics
Dimensions (mm) 72.2 mm (L) x 69.0 mm (W) x 14.5 mm (H)
Weight (g) 65.0 g
USB Interface
Protocol USB CCID
Connector Type Standard Type-C
Power Source From USB port
Speed USB 2.0 Full Speed (12 Mbps)
Cable Length 1.5 m, Fixed
Contact Smart Card Interface
Number of Slots 1 Full-sized Card Slot
Standard ISO 7816 Parts 1-4, Class A, B, C (5 V, 3 V, 1.8 V)
Protocol T=0; T=1; Memory Card Support
Others Mykad Card, CAC, PIV, SIPRNET, J-LIS Smart Cards
Certifications/Compliance
Certifications/Compliance EN62368/IEC 62368  
CE  
FCC  
RoHS  
REACH  
EMV™ Level 1 (Contact)  
J-LIS  
KCC  
PBOC  
TAA (USA)  
UKCA  
VCCI  
WEEE  
ISO 7816  
USB 2.0 Full Speed  
PC/SC  
CCID  
Microsoft® WHQL  
Device Driver Operating System Support
Device Driver Operating System Support Windows®
Linux®
macOS®
Solaris™
Android™
Drivers for ACR39U-UF
USB Interface OS Support
MSI Installer for PC/SC Driver  3.65 MB
Version 4.4.2.0
30-Nov-2022
Windows®
Android EVK  1.56 MB
Version 1.1.6
18-Jan-2024
Android™ 3.1 or above
MSI Installer for PC/SC Driver  5 MB
Version 4.0.6.0
14-Nov-2014
Windows® 7 (for users who did not install required Microsoft Windows Updates and get driver signature error (Code 52))
PC/SC Driver Package  3.04 MB
Version 1.1.8
10-Jan-2020
Linux ®
PC/SC Drivers  458 KB
Version 1.1.8
06-Jan-2020
Linux®, Mac OS® X
CT-API Library  2.04 MB
Version 1.0.1.1
23-Jan-2017
Windows® XP, Windows® Server 2003, Windows® Vista, Windows® Server 2008, Windows® Server 2008 R2, Windows® 7, Windows® 8, Windows 8.1, Windows® Server 2012, Windows® Server 2012 R2, Windows® 10, Windows® 11
CT-API Library  261 KB
Version 1.0.1
23-Jan-2017
Linux®, Mac OS® X 10.5, Mac OS® X10.6, Mac OS® X10.7, Mac OS® X10.8, Mac OS® X10.9
PC/SC Driver Installer 
Version 1.0.8
16-Feb-2017
Solaris 10, 11 and above



Manuals & Datasheets for ACR39U-UF
Product Presentation

Product Presentation of ACR39 Series Smart Card Reader

Technical Specification

Technical Specification of ACR39U-UF Smart Card Reader

Reference Manual

Reference Manual of ACR39 Series Smart Card Reader